Posts Tagged ‘Fetch Lab’
Life is a Challenge
Several years ago my children were really into the Fetch with Ruff Ruffman show on PBS. The host, Ruff, would give the contestants “science challenges” to complete. It was always entertaining to watch how the contestants went about completing their challenge. At home we would often complete our own science challenges downloaded from the PBS…
Read MoreSTEM
When you hear the word “stem” you usually think of various types of plants. However, when we think of STEM we are really focusing on something different. We at the Children’s Museum in Easton spoke with our outreach educators Krissy Cannizzo and Michelle VanVoorhis about what STEM really means and how we’re using it to…
Read MoreHappy Birthday to…US!
We invite you to celebrate the 20th birthday of The Children’s Museum. Your participation and continous support in helping children and families become lifelong learners deserves applause..and cake! The Children’s Museum in Easton was founded in 1986 by four Easton residents, all mother of young children in search of hands-on educational experiences with their kids…
Read MoreFamily Fun
One of the best features of the Children’s Museum in Easton is the opportunity for parents and children to work together to learn and explore at the Museum. The possibilities are endless, from the arts and crafts room where they can make fun and creative projects, to the Enchanted Forest where kids can learn to…
Read MoreMarshmallow Towers
I hope everyone enjoyed the February Vacation week, I know I did! We’re still been pretty busy down here in the Fetch Lab even with the big kids back to school. This week we’ve been building marshmallow towers. Kids have built towers that were really tall, funny shaped and leaning, but overall they were VERY…
Read MoreWhat to do During February Vacation Week
WOW! We’re half way through February Vacation week already! The week is really flying by here at the museum. I know a lot of you folks are vacationing at home this year, and sometimes it gets a little tough sitting around the house. So instead of sitting around and watching television all vacation, why not…
Read MoreOperation Espionage
Hey guys! I hope you had a chance to drop by earlier today and join us for our Valentine’s Day celebration. We had a great time making candy holders, valentine cards as well as some scrumptious chocolate lollipops! I can’t wait for next year to make those yummy treats again. Thanks again to the Mix…
Read MoreCome Visit Us for Valentine’s Day!
We’ve been awfully busy down in the FETCH! Lab this week. The FETCHers have returned from a dangerous space mission and their space capsules have fallen into the bottom of the ocean! Our visiting inventors have come downstairs and designed some creative devices to help retrieve the fallen capsules. It has been a little tricky…
Read MoreLook Who’s New at the Museum!
Hi fellow bloggers! I’m Bridget, one of the new interns here at The Children’s Museum in Easton. I’m a senior at Stonehill College right here in Easton, and this May I will be graduating (YIKES!) with a degree in English. It seems like just yesterday that I was making my way into Moreau Hall for…
Read MoreShe’s Here! She’s Here!
Eliza, our new FETCH! Lab Associate has arrived! Actually she’s been here all summer but, just like Blossom, she’s been promoted this season. She’s the first person to hold this position, which make her a pioneer in the field. You may have met Eliza if you visited the FETCH! Lab this summer or came to…
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